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President Donald Trump is in Pennsylvania tonight, touting his administration’s economic message. It's the first of several domestic trips the White House is planning around what it sees as a defining issue in next year’s midterms.

The Supreme Court today heard a high-profile case on campaign financing. Vice President JD Vance is among those challenging limits on how much party committees can spend in coordination with candidates. Meanwhile, the Department of Education announced a settlement agreement to end a student loan forgiveness program launched under President Joe Biden.

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President Trump today unveiled a $12 billion farm aid package during a roundtable with Cabinet members and American farmers. The announcement comes as Beijing has pulled back on purchases of key commodities like soybeans, leaving some U.S. farmers struggling to sell their crops.

The Supreme Court is set to decide whether to scale back restrictions on a president’s ability to fire certain agency officials — including FTC Chair Rebecca Slaughter, whom President Trump removed in March. Oral arguments in Trump v. Slaughter began today, with the Court appearing poised to lift some of those limits.

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War Secretary Pete Hegseth says the United States is increasing its focus on defending its own interests. He accuses previous administrations—that were in office after the cold war—of not putting America first in their policies.

Israel’s prime minister and Germany’s chancellor reaffirmed their security partnership in a press conference today. Meanwhile, residents in Bethlehem attended a Christmas tree lighting ceremony for the first time since the Israel-Hamas war began.

The White House has unveiled its new National Security Strategy. An expert joins us to unpack what the document means for China, Taiwan...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and advisers to U.S. President Donald Trump held a lengthy phone call on the progress of peace negotiations. The discussion comes as Russia launched a wide-ranging overnight attack on Ukraine, striking power stations and other energy infrastructure.

A suspect has been charged in a stabbing aboard a light rail train in Charlotte, North Carolina. Court documents show the individual is in the country illegally.

The National Park Service is updating its free-admission calendar. The agency has released the dates when U.S. citizens and residents can enter national parks at...

The White House unveiled a new national security strategy, framing China as America’s primary competitor. The policy emphasizes economic and technological competition and calls on Indo-Pacific allies to take on greater defense responsibilities. The president also urged Europe to reclaim its identity, secure its borders, and take the lead in its own security, with Washington providing support.

President Trump’s effort to restrict birthright citizenship is headed to the Supreme Court, which announced it will hear the case in the coming months. The high court also approved a new congressional map for Texas, improving Republicans’ chances to pic...

The Trump administration shortened the work permit duration for asylum-seekers from five years to 18 months. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on Thursday said this was due to security concerns with immigrant populations.

U.S. Adm. Frank “Mitch” Bradley testified privately before Congress on the controversial follow-up strike on a drug boat in the Caribbean in September. He said War Secretary Pete Hegseth did not issue a “kill them all” order, but some lawmakers remain concerned.

The FBI arrested a suspect for placing pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., th...

President Donald Trump today pardoned Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and his wife, Imelda. Cuellar was indicted last year on more than a dozen federal charges. The president also announced a historic reset of fuel economy standards and touted an estimated $109 billion in projected savings.

A new immigration enforcement operation was launched today in New Orleans, aiming to arrest 5,000 illegal immigrants. The Department of Homeland Security says the effort is prioritizing individuals who were released after previously being held in local jails.

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President Donald Trump today hosted the ninth Cabinet meeting of his second term amid questions over a deadly strike on a drug-carrying vessel from Venezuela. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defended the Pentagon’s operations in the Caribbean, saying the strikes have “only just begun.”

The man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., has been formally charged with murder and assault with intent to kill. He pleaded not guilty to all counts. Meanwhile, the Treasury Department is investigating allegations that Minnesota taxpayer funds were stolen through fraudulent nonprofits and funneled to a terror...

The White House confirmed today that the U.S. military authorized a second strike on a narco-terrorist vessel on Sept. 2. And President Trump confirmed that he spoke with Venezuelan regime leader Nicolas Maduro, who appeared in public over the weekend following rumors that he had fled the country.

The White House vows to continue its deportation operations after the deadly shooting of two National Guard members a day before Thanksgiving. The administration is halting all asylum decisions and has vowed to "permanently" pause immigration from what it calls "third world countries." President Trump stated that the asylum...

A Thanksgiving winter storm breaks a snowfall record in Chicago. The inclement weather has caused car pile-ups and delayed thousands of flights. More on why forecasters say it's breaking records.

A high-ranking U.S. delegation is meeting with Ukrainian representatives for peace talks in Florida today. Arian Pasdar has what Secretary of State Marco Rubio says about the process—and the next steps to involve Russia.

President Donald Trump has announced a slew of anti immigration policy proposals following the deadly shooting in Washington, D.C. The Director of Policy Studies at the Center for Im...

President Donald Trump announced on social media today that all airspace above and around Venezuela should be considered fully closed. The declaration marks the latest escalation in the U.S. confrontation with Venezuela over illegal drug trafficking.

The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed that another Afghan national—paroled into the United States under former President Joe Biden—was arrested for allegedly threatening to blow up a building in Texas. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has tightened immigration policies: USCIS has paused all asylum decisions and will re-examine green card holders from 19 countries of concern, including Afghanistan.

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President Trump is escalating his immigration crackdown in the aftermath of the D.C. shooting that claimed the life of a 20-year-old National Guard member. The suspect, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is now facing a murder charge as the Trump administration looks into deporting his family. Meanwhile, the president is vowing to "permanently pause migration from all third world countries," saying on Truth Social that "only reverse migration can fully cure this situation."

President Trump has also announced that he will terminate all executive orders that he says were signed by former President Joe Biden’s autopen. Ac...

Two National Guard members are in critical condition a day after being shot just blocks away from the White House. The shooting suspect has been identified as a 29-year-old Afghan national who authorities say drove across the country for the attack. President Donald Trump called the shooting an act of terror and has ordered 500 additional National Guard troops to be deployed in the nation’s capital.

Investigations are underway in Hong Kong after a fire killed at least 83 people at an apartment complex. As of Thursday, firefighters are still working to douse the flames, and nearly 300 people rem...

Two National Guardsmen were shot in Washington, DC this afternoon. FBI Director Kash Patel and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser said at a news conference that they are in critical condition. The suspected shooter, who officials say appeared to be targeting the guardsmen, has been subdued and taken into custody.

In a major legal victory for President Trump, a Georgia judge today dismissed the election interference racketeering case against Trump and his allies. The prosecutor, who took over the case earlier this month after Fani Willis' disqualification, has dropped all remaining charges.

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The White House says the United States has made "tremendous progress" toward a Russia–Ukraine peace deal. This comes as Army Secretary Dan Driscoll meets with a Russian delegation and Ukraine tentatively agrees to a revised peace deal after weekend talks in Geneva. 

President Donald Trump ushered in the holidays today, pardoning two turkeys named Gobble and Waddle at a ceremony. He also urged Americans to use Thanksgiving as an opportunity to renew their faith in God. 

The FBI has requested interviews with the six Democratic lawmakers who posted a video telling military service members to d...

A federal judge dismissed indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James today. The judge said the appointment of interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan was unlawful.

President Donald Trump said that "something good might just be happening" in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. This comes as Russia says the latest version of the Ukraine peace plan is not acceptable, and Ukraine suggests it won't cede any territory currently occupied by Russia. 

The Pentagon announced that it has launched an investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) after he a...

President Donald Trump told Just the News on Sunday morning that he would designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday he had made good progress in talks about a draft U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine as he met with a Ukrainian delegation in Geneva. "So I think the takeaway from it is, I think this is a very, very meaningful, I would say, probably best meeting and day we've had so far in this entire process, going back to when we first came...

One person was killed and eight others injured in two separate incidents Friday night in downtown Chicago, shortly after the city’s annual tree-lighting ceremony. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social Saturday that the Chicago mayor and the Illinois governor have refused federal assistance "for a situation that could be quickly remedied."

President Trump welcomed New York City’s mayor-elect, self-described Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, to the White House today. This comes as the House passed a resolution condemning what it calls the “horrors” of socialism — a vote that took place shortly after Mamdani arrived at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport ahead of his afternoon meeting with the president.

President Trump has suggested Thanksgiving as the deadline for Ukraine to accept an American-brokered peace deal with Moscow. The proposed agreement would include concessions from Ukraine, including giving up territory currently occupied by Russia.

President Donald Trump is demanding the arrest of six Democratic lawmakers who released a social media video urging members of the military and intelligence community to defy what they called “illegal orders” by the Trump administration. The president called their behavior “seditious” and “punishable by death.”

A memorial for former Vice President Dick Cheney was held at the Washington National Cathedral Thursday. Former Presidents George W. Bush and Joe Biden were in attendance.

The White House confirms that the United States has drafted a framework to end the Russia-Ukraine war. This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Ze...

President Donald Trump, speaking at the Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, touted billions of dollars in investments and financial ties between the United States and Saudi Arabia. He also designated Saudi Arabia a non-NATO ally and vowed to work to end the war in Sudan.

Attorneys for former FBI Director James Comey appeared before a federal judge in Virginia Wednesday to argue for the dismissal of what they call a “selective and vindictive” prosecution by the Trump administration. The judge has not issued a ruling.

The Justice Department has announced new charges against former Olympian Ryan...

President Donald Trump welcomed the Saudi crown prince to the White House today. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pledged to boost Saudi Arabia’s investment in the United States from $600 billion to $1 trillion.

House lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to compel the Justice Department to release the Epstein files. The U.S. Senate has agreed to unanimously pass the bill and will send it to Trump once it arrives. The president has previously said he will sign it if it reaches his desk.

A three-judge panel today blocked a congressional map redrawn by the Republican-led Texas legislature. Th...

Changing course on the release of the Epstein files, President Trump says he would sign legislation compelling the Department of Justice to release the files of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein if such a bill passes the House and Senate and reaches his desk. He’s also calling on House Republicans to vote in favor of releasing the files, saying Republicans have nothing to hide.

The Trump administration is also touting its economic agenda. The president announced that he will likely issue tariff dividend checks sometime in the middle of next year. Meanwhile, he says he’s open...

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett weighed in on the growing cost of groceries. Sunday on ABC's 'this week', Hassett suggested prices for food staples like bananas, beef, coffee, and tomatoes will come down after the Trump administration's latest exemptions are implemented.

A lead Border Patrol commander announced dozens of arrests of criminal illegal aliens detained in North Carolina’s largest city on Sunday. The Department of Homeland Security said on Saturday it was launching “Operation Charlotte’s Web,” sending a surge of law enforcement resources to Charlotte in the latest episode in the Trump administration’s increased...

DHS agents have converged on Charlotte, North Carolina, with federal officers seen throughout the city today making arrests. Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security Tricia McLaughlin released a statement saying the move is “to ensure Americans are safe and public safety threats are removed.”

President Trump has announced that he will no longer endorse Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. In a Truth Social post, the president accused the Georgia representative of going “far left,” claiming she has been complaining about his policies since he suggested she shouldn’t run for governor. Greene disputed the president’s remarks.

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President Trump issued a new executive order today modifying the scope of the reciprocal tariff. Under the order, certain agricultural products—including beef, bananas, and coffee—will no longer be subject to the sweeping tariffs implemented earlier this year. The White House also announced a new trade deal with Switzerland, with Swiss companies agreeing to invest 200 billion dollars in the United States in exchange for a reduced 15 percent tariff rate.

President Trump is directing the Department of Justice to prove Jeffrey Epstein’s involvement with a number of high-profile figures, including former President Bill Clinton. The request comes...

The White House today announced four new trade deals with Latin American countries: Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Ecuador. Meanwhile, the BBC has apologized to President Donald Trump for airing a documentary shortly before the 2024 presidential election that edited his Jan. 6, 2021, speech to make it appear he incited violence.

The government shutdown is officially over after Congress reached a deal last night. Eight members of the Senate Democratic caucus and six Democratic representatives joined Republicans to pass the legislation. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says that most SNAP recipients should receive benefits by the end of next week.<...

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could come to an end tonight—if the House of Representatives passes the Senate-reached deal to reopen the government in a final vote. Meanwhile, some House Democrats say they’re ready to reject the deal, with some even calling for Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer to step down.

President Trump has expressed confidence that the bill will pass, as the White House blames Democrats for the effects of the shutdown. Meanwhile, Trump is doubling down on another fight, saying he has an obligation to sue the BBC for defamation over...

The U.S. House of Representatives will soon be back in session for the first time in nearly two months. The House must vote on the bill to end the shutdown as soon as Wednesday before the president can sign it into law and reopen the government. Meanwhile, Democrats have already signaled that they’ll stick to their demands when funding runs out again in January, raising the possibility of another shutdown.

President Donald Trump laid a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate the sacrifices of American veterans. The president also proclaimed Veterans Day “Victory Day” for Wo...

A deal could be reached soon to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The Senate is set to vote on an amended continuing resolution after a group of moderate Democrats joined Republicans to pave the way to reopen the government.

President Trump is pardoning more than 70 people involved in his effort to challenge the outcome of the 2020 election. The president is also threatening to sue the BBC for one billion dollars for editing a speech he made to make it appear he was inciting violence on January 6, 2021.

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The head of the BBC and its top news executive resigned on Sunday after the broadcaster was accused of misleading viewers by editing President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6th speech.

U.S. flights will be reduced to "a trickle" in the run-up to the Thanksgiving holiday as the federal shutdown continues because of rising air traffic control staffing shortages, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in remarks that aired on Sunday.

New moves in the energy sector. The Department of the Interior announced two major steps on Friday to expand offshore oil and gas leasing. It’s pa...

President Donald Trump is renewing his call to end the Senate filibuster to reopen the government. It would mark a major break from long-standing Senate tradition, but Trump says Republicans must do it to achieve major policy victories.

In a late-night decision, the Supreme Court allowed the federal government to delay fully funding SNAP benefits for November. The ruling pauses a lower court’s order that required the Trump administration to provide full funding for the food assistance program this month.

More than a thousand flights were canceled as Federal Aviation Administration flight reductions take effect at major airports across the nation on Day 38 of the government shutdown. Senate Republicans are teeing up a vote on a package of bills to end the shutdown, while Democrats maintain their demands.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday that it’s working to fully fund food stamp benefits for November in compliance with a federal court order. A federal judge on Thursday directed the agency to provide full benefits—a decision the Trump administration quickly appealed.

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A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Trump administration must fully fund SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown, giving officials until Friday to secure the money. Meanwhile, as the shutdown continues, 40 major U.S. airports—including Los Angeles International, John F. Kennedy International, and Chicago O’Hare—will face a 10 percent reduction in flights starting Friday.

President Donald Trump, just one day after Supreme Court arguments on his sweeping global tariffs in a case he called “one of the most important cases in the history of our country,” is doubling down—emphasizing that his tariff threats against Beijing were...

President Donald Trump’s tariffs were front and center at the Supreme Court today, as justices pressed the U.S. solicitor general about the president’s authority to impose global tariffs. The Trump administration said it remains optimistic following the oral arguments.

Reacting to the results from last night’s elections, Trump said Americans face a choice “between communism and common sense,” referring to the election of democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s next mayor.

The government shutdown has now reached 36 days, breaking the record as the longest in U.S. history. Trump is dou...

Multiple bomb threats were made today against polling sites across New Jersey, forcing some locations to temporarily close. New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani blamed the threats on President Trump, saying they reflect his administration’s broader approach of “intimidating voters with baseless allegations of voter fraud.” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded, calling the claims “completely irresponsible” and “based on zero evidence.”

Polls across the country are set to close in just a few hours, including in the New York City mayoral race, the New Jersey governor’s race, and the contests for governor, lieutenant gover...

The Trump administration announced it will use contingency funds to pay for two weeks of food assistance benefits in November. Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which supports more than 40 million Americans, expired over the weekend as the federal government shutdown entered its second month.

President Donald Trump says he will hold election eve tele-rallies for the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races. On Truth Social, he described New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as a “communist candidate” and urged New Yorkers to vote for Andrew Cuomo instead.

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An explosion at Harvard Medical School early Saturday morning. Police release photos of two suspects after two individuals were seen fleeing the scene.

The Trump administration says payments of food aid benefits might continue by Wednesday. NTD's Arian Pasdar has more on the Treasury's effort to continue the food stamps program and to reopen the government.

Despite it being an off year, there's a lot on the line in Tuesday's election. An investigator and a city council candidate joins us to unpack the crucial races in New York City and Virginia.

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Nationwide SNAP benefits are officially halted Saturday as the government shutdown reaches one month. President Donald Trump says his lawyers are reaching out to the courts for clarification on how to legally fund the nutrition program, after a judge on Friday ordered the federal government to continue payments with emergency funds.

Trump issued a warning to Nigeria Saturday, accusing its government of allowing the continued killing of Christians. He posted on Truth Social that “the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria,” and said he has instructed the Department of War to prep...

President Trump is calling on Congress to reopen the government, even if it means ending the filibuster. That comes as SNAP, or food stamps, are set to expire tomorrow. Despite the White House’s frustration at the political impasse in Congress, Republicans on Capitol Hill have opposed such a measure. Meanwhile, two judges have ordered the federal government to continue paying SNAP benefits using contingency funds, but the agriculture secretary says the USDA is not permitted to do so without an appropriation from Congress.

Authorities made multiple arrests this morning after the FBI said it disrupted a pl...